Trojan War Article Analysis — Worksheet Questions
Authored by Kimberley Wright
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement BEST expresses the central idea of the article?
The Trojan War was entirely fictional and created to entertain Greek audiences.
Archaeological discoveries have proven that Homer’s epics are historically accurate.
The Trojan War stories likely developed from real events that were later exaggerated through myth.
Greek and Roman writers intentionally misled readers about ancient history.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which detail from the article BEST supports the idea that Troy may have been a real city?
Helen was believed to be the daughter of Zeus.
Homer’s epics were passed down orally before being written.
Excavations revealed multiple layers of settlement at the site of Troy.
The Trojan Horse was used to end the war.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author include references to gods and divine intervention in the Trojan War?
To persuade readers to accept Greek mythology as historical fact
To explain why ancient readers viewed the war as sacred
To highlight the difficulty of separating myth from historical truth
To compare Greek religion to Roman religion
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which inference can BEST be made about the purpose of Virgil’s Aeneid?
It was meant to correct inaccuracies in Homer’s work.
It provided Rome with a heroic origin similar to Greek myths.
It served as a factual account of the Trojan War’s aftermath.
It was written to criticize Greek culture and beliefs.
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the final section of the article contribute to the overall meaning?
It proves the Trojan War happened exactly as described by Homer.
It explains how historians preserved Troy as a cultural landmark.
It shows that archaeology supports some aspects of the story, but not all.
It argues that mythology should not be studied in history classes.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence BEST demonstrates the author’s objective tone?
“The nearly invincible Achilles was the greatest hero of all time.”
“Some sources say she was exiled to the island of Rhodes.”
“The gods clearly determined the outcome of the war.”
“The Trojan Horse was the most brilliant military strategy ever created.”
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CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which claim from the article is MOST supported by archaeological evidence?
The Trojan Horse was hidden inside Troy’s walls.
Troy experienced destruction around 1180 B.C.
Helen caused the war by leaving Sparta.
Greek heroes were favored by the gods.
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